Mechanism of Action of Benzodiazepines (CNS Depressants)
Introduction Benzodiazepines are a widely used class of central nervous system (CNS) depressants known for their anxiolytic, sedative, … Read more
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Mechanism of Action of Ethosuximide
Introduction Ethosuximide is the first-line drug for treating absence seizures, a type of generalized seizure common in children. … Read more
Mechanism of Action of Topiramate
Introduction Topiramate is a broad-spectrum antiepileptic drug (AED) known for its use in treating partial and generalized seizures, … Read more
Mechanism of Action of Phenytoin
Introduction Phenytoin is one of the oldest and most widely used antiepileptic drugs (AEDs), primarily for treating focal … Read more
Mechanism of Action of Lamotrigine
Introduction Lamotrigine is a broad-spectrum antiepileptic drug (AED) and an effective mood stabilizer, especially in bipolar depression. It … Read more
Mechanism of Action of Carbamazepine
Introduction Carbamazepine is a classic antiepileptic drug (AED) and mood stabilizer. It is mainly used to treat partial … Read more
Mechanism of Action of Valproate (Mood Stabilizer & Antiepileptic)
Introduction Valproate (also known as valproic acid or divalproex sodium) is a widely used mood stabilizer and broad-spectrum … Read more
Mechanism of Action of Lithium (Mood Stabilizer)
Introduction Lithium is the gold-standard mood stabilizer, used for managing bipolar disorder, especially to control acute manic episodes … Read more
Mechanism of Action of Atypical Antipsychotics (Second-Generation)
Introduction Atypical antipsychotics, also known as second-generation antipsychotics (SGAs), are widely used in the treatment of schizophrenia, bipolar … Read more
Mechanism of Action of Typical Antipsychotics (First-Generation)
Introduction Typical antipsychotics, also known as first-generation antipsychotics (FGAs), are primarily used to treat schizophrenia, acute psychosis, and … Read more